Tree Nut Free Watermelon Mint Granita
Few frozen desserts feel as effortlessly refreshing as a granita, and this watermelon version is pure summer in a glass. Ripe watermelon gets blended smooth, strained for a silky-clean juice, and then layered with a honey-mint syrup that adds floral sweetness without overpowering the fruit. A squeeze of fresh lime brings just enough brightness to keep every icy bite lively and balanced. The real magic happens in the freezer — repeated scraping with a fork builds those signature loose, feathery crystals that melt on your tongue in seconds. Because the whole thing is built from whole fruit, honey, fresh herbs, and citrus, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no nuts, no nut-derived oils, no ambiguous additives. It's a naturally safe choice for anyone navigating tree nut concerns, and it tastes like something you'd order at a fancy restaurant. Serve it in chilled glasses with a sprig of mint and watch it disappear before you can even sit down.
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6 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 pinch salt
For serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the mint leaves. Let steep for 5 minutes, then strain out and discard the mint leaves.
- 2
Working in batches if needed, blend the watermelon cubes in a blender until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
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